Release the Spyce


Release the Spyce is a Japanese anime television series created by Sorasaki F., Takahiro, and Namori, produced by ASCII Media Works and animated by Lay-duce. The series aired in Japan between October and December 2018. A manga and a serial novel are being published by ASCII Media Works.

Plot

The series follows Tsukikage, a group of female high school spies who gain power from spices and secretly fight against crime syndicates to protect the city of Sorasaki. Momo Minamoto, a girl with heightened senses and deductive abilities, is recruited to join Tsukikage and train under fellow member Yuki Hanzōmon. Together, Tsukikage battles against the evil organisation Moryo.

Characters

Tsukikage

;Momo Minamoto Momochi
;Yuki Hanzōmon Hanzō
;Fū Sagami Fūma
;Mei Yachiyo Chiyome
;Goe Ishikawa Goemon
;Hatsume Aoba Tsubone
;Katrina Toby

Moryo

;Kurara Tendō Sparrow Woman
;Theresia Ray
;Byakko
;Dolte

Media

Print media

A manga adaptation titled Release the Spyce: Naisho no Mission and illustrated by Meia Mitsuki began serialization in the March 2018 issue of Dengeki G's Comic on January 30, 2018, while a serial novel adaptation titled Release the Spyce: Golden Genesis was released in the March 2018 issue of Dengeki G's Novel as an appendix for the Dengeki G's Magazine on February 27, 2018.

Anime

The series is directed by Akira Sato and features a concept written by Takahiro and original character designs by Namori. It is animated by Lay-duce and aired in Japan between October 7 and December 23, 2018. The opening and ending themes respectively are "Supatto! Spy & Spice" and "Hide & Seek", both performed by Tsukikage. Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series and are streaming it on Hidive. An English dub has also been produced for the series. The series ran for 12 episodes.
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Video game

A free-to-play mobile game titled Release the Spyce: Secret Fragrance was released for iOS and Android devices on February 12, 2019. The game's service ended on March 31, 2020.